Brachystele dilatata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dilatata
ID:
385633
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 373 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384965
Common Names
- Brachystele Dilatata
- Cupid's Shaving Brush
- Cupid's Shaving Brush Plant
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- Spiranthes dilatata Lindl. [unknown]
- Spiranthes icmadophila Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Spiranthes ulaei Cogn. [unknown]
- Stenorrhynchos icmadophilum Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Brachystele hoehnei Pabst [unknown]
- Brachystele ulaei Schltr. [unknown]
- Cyclopogon icmadophilus Schltr. [unknown]
- Gyrostachys dilatata Kuntze [unknown]
- Gyrostachys dialata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Brachystele dilatata (also called Dilated Brachystele, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, dry forests, and disturbed areas, and is often found in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystele dilatata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachystele dilatata has white flowers with five petals and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have linear leaves with a toothed margin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachystele dilatata is a perennial and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Brachystele dilatata
Brachystele dilatata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Brachystele dilatata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystele dilatata?
Brachystele dilatata
What is the common name of Brachystele dilatata?
Dilated Brachystele
What is the natural habitat of Brachystele dilatata?
Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland
Species in the Brachystele genus
Brachystele arechavaletae, Brachystele bicrinita, Brachystele bracteosa, Brachystele burkartii, Brachystele camporum, Brachystele chlorops, Brachystele cyclochila, Brachystele delicatula, Brachystele dilatata, Brachystele guayanensis, Brachystele luzmariana, Brachystele maasii, Brachystele oxyanthos, Brachystele pappulosa, Brachystele scabrilingua, Brachystele subfiliformis, Brachystele unilateralis, Brachystele waldemarii, Brachystele widgrenii, Brachystele tamayoana, Brachystele icmadophila,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-23905: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.